A Young Shepherd Bringing Christ into the Home

David Tay

Men of the Sacred Hearts is blessed to walk alongside men answering God’s call... Deacon Charles “Charley” Bemiss is a powerful example of that journey in action.

Twelve altar boys from St. Isaac Catholic School assist in procession with Deacon Charles and Fr. Joe Barron.

Charles Bemiss is a Configuration III Seminarian at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and a Man of the Sacred Hearts. He will be ordained a priest in May 2027.

Deacon Charley joined the Men of the Sacred Hearts “A Team” last year when he was sent to St. Andrews for his summer internship with Fr. Brian and Fr. Joe.

Charley was a natural in the home visit ceremony, where we help families Enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the home (interested? Learn more here).

The Men of the Sacred Hearts support the journey, and Deacon Charley is one of those men. We look forward to seeing him again this summer, knowing he will bring the same inspiration his predecessor, Deacon Jim Musgrave, brought to families. We have also had the pleasure of hosting Father Pat Bruen and Father Ben Schroder, who worked with us a few years ago.

Oh, look at the altar boys in the photo! There were 12 of 14 - I lost count as they processed down the aisle with Deacon Charles and Father Joe Barron from St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores. All the boys attend St. Isaac Catholic School. They were so well trained in incense and candles they could have served for the Pope.

Deacon Charley returned to his home parish after being ordained a deacon on April 11 to preach his first homily. It was a grand slam home run. No wonder Fr. Joe Barron wanted Deacon Charley back - to show the potential that a middle school altar server can aspire to.

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